The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."